Bachelor's degree programme Electronic and Communications Engineering

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Polytechnic University of Turin

Program Overview

The Bachelor's in Electronic and Communications Engineering at Politecnico di Torino is a dynamic 3-year English-taught program that builds a strong foundation in electronics, telecom, and IT, perfect for students passionate about innovating in communication tech, networks, and smart devices. It suits motivated high school grads with a knack for math and physics who want hands-on skills for a booming field, blending theory with real-world projects to launch you into exciting careers.

Curriculum structure
First year
You'll kick off with the essentials to master the building blocks of engineering, diving into Mathematical analysis I, Circuit theory and applications, and Physics I to understand how circuits work and physical principles underpin tech. Courses like Electronic devices and Linear algebra and geometry sharpen your problem-solving, while Communication networks introduces how data flows in modern systems, setting you up for success right from the start.

Second year
Building momentum, you'll explore core electronics and signals through Mathematical analysis II, Physics II, and Applied electronics, learning to design and analyze electronic systems that power everyday devices. You'll tackle Signals and systems alongside programming in Fundamentals of Algorithm Programming and Machine Learning, gaining skills to process data and build intelligent algorithms essential for comms tech. This year blends math, physics, and practical labs to make complex ideas feel achievable and fun.

Third year
Here, you specialize in cutting-edge topics like Digital transmission, Electromagnetic waves and antennas, and Applied signal processing laboratory, applying everything to real telecom challenges like wireless signals and data encoding. Choose electives such as Digital systems electronics or internships (Tirocinio), plus your Final Project, to customize your path and showcase skills to employers. It's all about professional polish, with a focus on electronics, telecom, and automation for industry-ready expertise.

Focus areas
Core strengths include electronics design, signal processing, digital communications, electromagnetic fields, networks, and programming/machine learning—preparing you to innovate in 5G, IoT, and beyond.

Learning outcomes
Graduates gain multidisciplinary skills in ITC: analyzing circuits, designing transmission systems, programming algorithms, and handling antennas/signals, plus soft skills for teamwork and projects.

Professional alignment (accreditation)
Aligned with EU standards under degree class L-8 (Information Technology Engineering), with capped admissions and a mandatory test ensuring quality; leads to roles as electronic/comms engineers.

Reputation (employability rankings)
Politecnico di Torino ranks among Europe's engineering elite (top 20 QS Engineering globally), with strong employability—over 90% of engineering grads employed within months, per official stats.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the Politecnico di Torino, our Bachelor's in Electronic and Communications Engineering (taught in English on the Main Campus) puts practical skills front and center right from year one, building on foundations in electronics, computer networks, physics, and computer science through hands-on work that prepares you for real-world tech challenges. You'll dive into multidisciplinary projects in the ITC field, gaining the tools to design and innovate in electronics and comms—think labs where you apply theory directly to cutting-edge systems. This experiential approach ensures you're not just learning concepts, but mastering them through doing, setting you up as a flexible engineer ready for industry.

Here's what makes our program stand out for hands-on learning:
- Access to specialized laboratories and high-tech electronic facilities managed by experts, ideal for electronics experimentation and research in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications.
- Opportunities to meet companies like CREA, which hire our grads and offer pathways into industry roles, bridging classroom skills to professional projects.
- Group project experiences modeled after advanced program methodologies, fostering teamwork on real engineering challenges in electronics and communications. (Note: While detailed for related Master's tracks, this builds directly into our Bachelor's foundation.)
- State-of-the-art Main Campus resources, including dedicated spaces for electronics, networks, and ITC multidisciplinary work.

This is just the start—check the full facilities list here: https://www.polito.it/en/education/bachelor-s-degree-programmes/electronic-and-communications-engineering/programme-details

Imagine applying to a program like this and stepping into labs that fuel Europe's top tech innovations. With capped admissions and a mandatory test, spots fill fast—let's chat about your background and get your application rolling. What questions do you have?

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Politecnico di Torino's Bachelor's in Electronic and Communications Engineering, you'll dive into hands-on learning right from year one, building real-world skills in electronics, computer networks, and ITC through the program's multidisciplinary curriculum on the Main Campus. This means working with cutting-edge tools and facilities tied directly to the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, so you're not just studying theory—you're ready to tackle tech challenges like a pro. Here's what sets our experiential learning apart, from labs to industry connections:

- Advanced laboratories and high-tech facilities: Access specialized electronics labs for practical training in circuit design, networks, and communications systems, including those supporting research in electrical, electronics, and communications engineering.
- FIP Infrastructure via PhotoNext Interdepartmental Centre: Use this photonics facility for Industry 4.0 technologies, perfect for hands-on projects in cutting-edge communications and electronics.
- Group projects and company partnerships: Collaborate on real engineering problems through "Meet the Companies" initiatives, where firms like CREA hire and train PoliTO grads directly from the program.
- Research-oriented labs: Designated spaces in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications for experimental work, preparing you for roles in R&D and innovation.

This practical edge, combined with capped admissions and an English-taught curriculum for 2025/2026, positions you perfectly for a flexible career in tech—apply now and let's get you started!